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Remember when you could just show up at a dig site?
Back in the early 2000s, I got really into the idea of volunteer archaeology. I saw a flyer for a weekend dig in New Mexico and drove out there, thinking I could just help. Turns out, you need proper training and permits, which I didn't have. I ended up paying for a motel and gas for nothing, about $300 down the drain, and all I did was watch from a distance. These days, everything is organized through universities or proper groups you have to apply to months ahead. It's way more professional, which is good for the sites, but I miss that feeling of just stumbling into history. Anyone else try to jump into a dig without the right prep and learn the hard way?
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elizabeth_williams1mo ago
My 2005 Utah trip taught me that.
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williams.amy1mo ago
Actually, my time in Utah showed me the opposite. I found the parks way too crowded even back then, especially Arches. It felt more like waiting in line than connecting with nature.
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